11.2.12.G: Hypothesize the impact of present family life-cycle trends on the global community (e.g., over population, increase in an aging population, economic base). 11.1.9.B: Explain the responsibilities associated with managing personal finances (e.g., savings, checking, credit, non- cash systems, investments, insurance). 11.1.9.G: Analyze how public, nonpublic and for-profit service providers serve the family.
1. Think about the number of obese children in our nation. What are the possible negative outcomes for our society? How will this epidemic affect our health care system? How will this epidemic affect our work force?
2. The culture of our society promotes obesity. Explain what this means to you.
3. What are the financial repercussions of obesity in our society? How will this affect the socitey in 20 years?
4. Think about your local community. What can you do to promote a culture that prevents obesity?
Listserv Link:
This link will be provided when implemented through TCMC.
Objectives:
11.2.12.G: Hypothesize the impact of present family life-cycle trends on the global community (e.g., over population, increase in an aging population, economic base).11.1.9.B: Explain the responsibilities associated with managing personal finances (e.g., savings, checking, credit, non- cash systems, investments, insurance).
11.1.9.G: Analyze how public, nonpublic and for-profit service providers serve the family.
Multimedia:
Obesity Risks and Health Care Costs at http://www.videomd.com/ObesityRisksandHealthcareCosts-fv-5418.aspxYale Rudd Center Podcasts at http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/podcasts.aspx
Video collection at http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=cultural+obesity+videos&qpvt=cultural+obesity+videos&FORM=VDRE#
Obesity Videos at http://www.mdkiosk.com/Obesity%20(overweight)-topicview.php
The culture of obesity at http://www.linktv.org/globalpulse/blog/post/378/the-culture-of-obesity-vs-the-french-paradox
Resources:
Simthsonian article at http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/food/2009/07/understanding-obesity-by-studying-culture/Teen Obesity at http://www.wellsphere.com/wellpage/cultural-factors-in-obesity
Culture and Obesity at http://www.livestrong.com/article/357840-cultural-factors-of-obesity-in-children/
Food Navigator at http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Cultural-factors-implicated-in-obesity-says-study
Global Oneness at http://www.experiencefestival.com/obesity_-_cultural_and_social_significance
Obesity and Cultural History of Fat Book at https://www.chipsbooks.com/fatobes.htm
Obesity Statistics at http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/o/obesity/stats-country.htm
A Nation at Risk at http://www.americanheart.org/downloadable/heart/1114880987205NationAtRisk.pdf
KET at http://www.ket.org/kidshealth/wellness/obesity_statistics.htm
Obesity and Healthcare reasearch at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2225433/
Economic Impact of Obesity at http://www.brookings.edu/~/media/Files/rc/articles/2010/0914_obesity_cost_hammond_levine/0914_obesity_cost_hammond_levine.pdf
Lessons:
The Price we Pay at http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.php?lid=535&type=educator THE PRICE WE PAY **Women in Medicine at http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.php?DocID=115
Culture and Obesity at http://www.sites4teachers.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/programs/cultureandobesity/
Culture and Obesity at http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/culture-and-obesity.cfm
Culture and Obesity at http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/pdf/cultureandobesity/cultureandobesity.pdf
Organizations:
Health Central at http://www.healthcentral.com/obesity/h/obesity-risk-factors.htmlWHO at http://www.who.int/nutrition/topics/obesity/en/index.html
Obesity Oraganization at http://www.obesity.org/
AMA at http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/physician-resources/public-health/promoting-healthy-lifestyles/obesity.shtml
Obesity in America Statistics at http://www.obesityinamerica.org/statistics/index.cfm
Discussion Board Topics:
1. Think about the number of obese children in our nation. What are the possible negative outcomes for our society? How will this epidemic affect our health care system? How will this epidemic affect our work force?2. The culture of our society promotes obesity. Explain what this means to you.
3. What are the financial repercussions of obesity in our society? How will this affect the socitey in 20 years?
4. Think about your local community. What can you do to promote a culture that prevents obesity?
Listserv Link:
This link will be provided when implemented through TCMC.